Virtual Workshop (Free): “Ethical Community Archiving: Tools for Meaningful Partnerships” (03/04/24)
The "Ethical Community Archiving: Tools for Meaningful Partnerships" workshop aims to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary for fostering partnerships and community relations to advance preservation efforts of marginalized collections. This workshop will explore strategies for collaborating with individuals and community organizations to ethically digitize, preserve, and disseminate historical materials. The virtual workshop is scheduled for March 4, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST. The event is free to attend however registration is required.
RSVP here: https://elaboratories.org/event/ethical-community-archiving-tools-for-meaningful-partnerships/.
This workshop aims to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary for fostering partnerships and community relations to advance preservation efforts of marginalized collections.
Drawing from the experiences of the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Program, this workshop will explore strategies for collaborating with individuals and community organizations to ethically digitize, preserve, and disseminate historical materials. Through a lens of care and post-custodial approaches, the program will share its methodologies for identifying and making these historical resources accessible.
Central to this approach is the recognition of the vital role that Latina/o communities play in knowledge production, nation-building, and community activism. By prioritizing best practices, the program seeks to affirm and support community contributions. Rather than replicating traditional archival methods, the program focuses on creating inclusive spaces for mutual knowledge exchange.
Facilitated by Drs. Gabriela Baeza Ventura and Carolina Villarroel, participants will gain insights into the tools and resources utilized by the Recovery Program and the USLDH in initiatives such as Community Archiving Day, the Young Scholars Program, and various digital projects.